Foxconn 720MX, 720MX-K Owner's Manual

720MX/M78MX Series

Motherboard

User’s Manual

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Declaration of conformity

HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD

66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,

TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.

declares that the product

Motherboard 720MX/720MX-K/M78MX

is in conformity with

(reference to the specication under which conformity is declared in

accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

■ EN 55022:1998/A2: 2003 Limits and methods of measurements of radio

disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment

■ EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 3: Limits Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current <= 16A per phase)

■ EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 3: Limits

Section 2: Limits of voltage uctuations and icker in low

voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A

■ EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity

characteristics limits and methods of measurement

Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2008

Printed Name : James Liang

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: FOXCONN

Model Name:

720MX/720MX-K/M78MX

Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.

Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Telephone: 714-738-8868

Facsimile: 714-738-8838

Equipment Classication: FCC Class B Subassembly

Type of Product: Motherboard

Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY

COMPANY LTD

Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,

TAIWAN, R.O.C.

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Tested to comply with FCC standards.

Signature : Date : 2008

Installation Precautions

Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer :

■ It is suggested to select high-quality, certied fans in order to avoid damage

to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the

computer if the CPU fan is not properly installed.

■ We cannot guarantee that your system can operate normally when your

CPU is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capac-

ity of your device.

■ If there is any, when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF

cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their

pinouts are matching with the connectors on the motherboard. Incorrect con-

nections might damage the motherboard.

■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connec-

tors.

■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your system, we

recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to get the best performance.

■ Before turning on the power, please make sure the power supply AC input

voltage setting has been congured to the local standard.

■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact

with the motherboard circuit or its components. Also, make sure there are no

leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the

computer casing.

■ If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to

the use of the product, please consult a certied computer technician.

■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current

that ows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normally it

comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment.

Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling

components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.

■ Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing

CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to

unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug

the power supply cord may result in serious damage to your system.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Product Specications .................................................................. 2

Layout ........................................................................................... 4

Back Panel Connectors ................................................................ 5

Chapter 2 Hardware Install

Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ..................................................8

Install the Memory ......................................................................10

Install an Expansion Card .......................................................... 12

Install other Internal Connectors ................................................ 13

Jumpers ......................................................................................17

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Enter BIOS Setup ....................................................................... 19

Main Menu ..................................................................................19

System Information .................................................................... 21

Fox Central Control Unit ............................................................. 23

Advanced BIOS Features ........................................................... 28

Advanced Chipset Features .......................................................29

Integrated Peripherals ................................................................30

Power Management Setup ......................................................... 36

PC Health Status ........................................................................ 38

Load Optimized Defaults ...........................................................39

Set Supervisor Password ........................................................... 39

Set User Password .....................................................................39

Save & Exit Setup ...................................................................... 39

Exit Without Saving ....................................................................39

Chapter 4 CD Instruction

Utility CD content ........................................................................41

Install driver and utility ................................................................ 42

FOX ONE

Main Page ............................................................................. 44

CPU Control .......................................................................... 48

Frequency Control ................................................................50

Limit Setting ..........................................................................51

Voltage Control .....................................................................53

Fan Control ...........................................................................54

FOX LiveUpdate

Local Update ......................................................................... 55

Online Update ....................................................................... 57

Congure .............................................................................60

About & Help ......................................................................... 62

FOX LOGO .................................................................................63

FOX DMI .................................................................................... 64

Chapter 5 RAID Conguration

RAID Conguration Introduction ................................................. 67

NVIDIA MediaShield Driver ........................................................ 69

Create two RAID Driver Diskettes .............................................. 71

RAID Enable in BIOS .................................................................73

Select a RAID Array for Use .......................................................73

Install a New Windows XP.......................................................... 89

Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array ...................................... 96

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Thank you for buying Foxconn 720MX/M78MX Series motherboard.

Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power,

providing only what you need for break-through performance.

With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity

features for today multi-media computing requirements, 720MX/

720MX-K/M78MX enables you to unleash more power from your

computer.

This chapter includes the following information:

■ Product Specications

■ Layout

■ Back Panel Connectors

1-1 Product Specications

CPU Support AMD socket AM2+ Phenom

series processors:

Support AMD socket AM2 series processors:

Athlon

64X2 Dual-Core / Athlon

X2 Dual-Core / Athlon

64 /

Sempron

HyperTransport 2000/1600MT/s for AM2 CPU

Up to 5200MT/S (HT3.0) for AM2+ CPU

Chipset NVIDIA nForce 720a (720MX Series)

NVIDIA GeForce 8200 (M78MX Series)

Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

Support up to 4GB of system memory

Dual channel DDR2 1066*/800/667/533MHz architecture

*DDR2 1066 is only supported by some AM2+ CPU

Audio Realtek 6-channel audio chip (720MX-K)

Realtek 8-channel audio chip (720MX/M78MX)

High Denition Audio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Support for S/PDIF Out

Support Jack-Sensing function

LAN Realtek Gigabit LAN chip

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

1 x PCI Express x1 slot

2 x PCI slots

Onboard Serial ATA 4 x SATA connectors

300MB/s data transfer rate

Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )

USB Support hot plug

Support up to 12 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel ports, 4 onboard USB

headers supporting 8 extra ports)

Support USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s

Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x Floppy disk drive connector

1 x IDE connector

4 x SATA connectors

4 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 8 x USB devices)

1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)

1 x System fan header (4-pin)

1 x Front panel connector

1 x CD_IN connector

1 x Front Audio connector

1 x COM1 connector

1 x COM2 connector

1 x IrDA connector

1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header (INTR)

1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector

1 x Buzzer (or Speaker connector)

Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port

Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x VGA port

1 x Parallel port

1 x DVI-D port

4 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x RJ-45 LAN port

7.1-channel Audio ports (720MX/M78MX)

5.1-channel Audio ports (720MX-K)

Hardware Monitor System voltage detection

CPU/System temperature detection

CPU/System fan speed detection

CPU/System overheating warning

CPU/System fan speed control

PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth

Low power consumption and power management features

PCI Express x16 Support 4GB/s (8GB/s concurrent) bandwidth

Low power consumption and power management features

Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface)

Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4

(suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - off)

Bundled Software FOX ONE

FOX LiveUpdate

FOX LOGO

FOX DMI

Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP only

Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 8.6 inches (24.4cm x 21.8cm)

The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000.

1-2 Layout

13. Chipset:

NVIDIA nForce 720a(720MX Series)

NVIDIA GeForce 8200(M78MX Series)

14. Clear CMOS Jumper

15. Front USB Connectors

16. Front Panel Connector

17. SATA Connectors

18. IDE Connector

19 24-pin ATX Power Connector

20. DDR2 DIMM Slots

21. CPU_FAN Header

22. CPU Socket

23. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector

Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical mother-

board for detail.

1. COM1 Connector

2. COM2 Connector

3. IrDA Connector

4. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header

5. PCI Express x16 Slot

6. PCI Express x1 Slot

7. PCI Slots

8. Front Audio Connector

9. CD_IN Connector

10. S/PDIF Out Connector

11. SYS_FAN Header

12. Floppy Connector

1-3 Back Panel Connectors

1. PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse.

2. PS/2 Keyboard Port

Use the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

3. Parallel Port

This connector provides printer port interface.

4. DVI-D Port

The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specication. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection

to this port.

5. VGA Port

To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.

6. USB Ports

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as an

USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

Parallel Port

PS/2 Keyboard Port

PS/2 Mouse Port

Audio Ports

Line Out

Microphone

Subwoofer

Rear Speaker

Side Speaker

Line In

LAN Port

VGA Port

DVI-D Port

USB Ports

Back panel of 720MX/M78MX :

Back panel of 720MX-K :

Line Out

Microphone

Line In

Audio Ports

7. Audio Ports

For the denition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :

Audio ports of 720MX/M78MX :

Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In

Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Out Center/Subwoofer Out

Black - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Grey - - - Side Speaker Out

Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel

Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out* Rear Speaker Out*

Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Microphone In Microphone In Center/Subwoofer Out*

* : Please refer to Chapter 4, and install the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio

output ports for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels. The fundamental audio outputs are

depicted in the table above.

Audio ports of 720MX-K :

8. RJ-45 LAN Port

The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.

LAN Type

Left: Active Right: Link

Status Description Status Description

1000M

Off No Link Off No Link

Green

Blinking

Data Activity

Off 10Mb/s Connection

Green 100Mb/s Connection

Orange 1000Mb/s Connection

Link

LED

Active

LED

This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including

the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers

and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised during

the installation of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard

layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter

carefully.

This chapter includes the following information :

■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

■ Install the Memory

■ Install an Expansion Card

■ Install other Internal Connectors

■ Jumpers

This motherboard supports low power energy-saving CPUs (drawing less than

95W under normal operation).

This currently includes most PhenomTM Series, AthlonTM 64X2 Dual-Core pro-

cessors, and all AthlonTM 64, AthlonTM X2 Dual-Core and SempronTM models.

CPUs with a power rating higher than 95W are not supported, and will result in

system working abnormally or damaging the hardware.

Please visit this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory

and VGA for your motherboard :

http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx

2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

Install the CPU

Locate the Pin-1 CPU triangle mark and the Pin-1 of the CPU socket.

Pin-1 triangle

marking of CPU

Pin-1 corner of the

CPU socket

1. Release the CPU socket lever.

2. Align Pin-1 of the CPU with the CPU

socket, and gently put the CPU

onto the socket.

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU :

■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before

installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

■ Locate the Pin-1 of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.

■ Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

■ Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating

and damage of the CPU may occur.

■ Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not

recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications

since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you want to

set the frequency beyond the standard specications, please do so according to your

hardware specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

3. When CPU is properly seated, push

the CPU socket lever back to its locked

position.

Install the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.)

1. Apply and spread an even thermal

grease on the surface of CPU.

2. Buckle the heatsink rmly at one side of the stand.

3. Buckle the heatsink at another

side, and press the fasten lever

down to tightly seat the cooler.

4. Attach t he 3-wire C PU cooler

connector to the CPU fan header

on the motherboard .

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

2-2 Install the Memory

Dual Channel Memory Conguration

This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.

When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.

Two DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels :

Channel 0 : DIMM1

Channel 1 : DIMM2

The combinations of DIMM modules are :

It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be

used and please select dual channel rst to achieve optimum performance.

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory :

■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory

of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before

installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only

one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

DIMM1 DIMM2

Single Channel DS/SS -

Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS

(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)

Installing a Memory

If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated

by a notch in the middle, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install

your memory modules into the sockets.

Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module onto the socket, then put

your ngers on top edge of the module, and push it down rmly and seat it vertically into the memory

socket.

Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.

Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the

power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure

to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.

112-Pin128-Pin

Notch

2-3 Install an Expansion Card

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis

back panel.

2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover.

6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for

your expansion card(s).

7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card :

• Installing a Graphics Card:

Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot.

Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of

the PCI Express x16 slot.

• Removing the Card:

Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

PCI

PCI Express x1

PCI Express x16

■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual

that came with your expansion card.

■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before

installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

2-4 Install other Internal Connectors

Power Connectors

This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure all the devices have been installed properly before applying the power supply.

24-pin ATX power connector : PWR1

PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.

4-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2

Connect the 4-pin ATX 12V power supply to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.

We recommend you using a 24-pin power supply.

If you are using a 20-pin power supply, you need to align the ATX power connector according to the picture.

Pin No. 24

20-Pin Power

Pin # Denition

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

3 1

GND

+12V

4 2

PWR2

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON(Soft On/Off)

5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 NC

9 +5V SB(Stand by +5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V 23 +5V

12 3.3V 24 GND

PWR1

Front Panel Connector : FP1

This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators.

Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED)

Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. It indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2-pin connector is directional with +/- sign.

Reset Switch (RESET-SW)

Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the system will restart when the switch is pressed.

Power LED Connector (PWR-LED)

Connect to the power LED indicator on the front panel of the chassis. The Power LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is on. When the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED

is blinking; When the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or power off mode (S5), the LED is off. This 2-pin connector

is directional with +/- sign.

Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW)

Connect to the power button on the front panel of the chassis. Push this switch allows the system to be turned on and off rather than using the power supply button.

Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4

The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this feature. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate.

COM Connector : COM1/2

This motherboard supports two serial RS232 COM ports for legacy compatibility. User must purchase another RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another end with 10-pin

female connector to connect with COM1/2 connector in the motherboard.

IrDA Connector : IR

This header supports infrared wireless transmitting and receiving device.

RLSD

SOUT

GND

RTS

DSR

DTR

CTS

EMPTY

SIN

COM1/2

HDD-LED

RESET-SW

PWR-SW

PWR-LED

EMPTY

FP1

SATA_1/2/3/4

GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+

GND

+5V

EMPTY

IRRX

GND

IRTX

Audio Connector : F_AUDIO

The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It provides the Front Audio output choice.

Audio Connector : CD_IN

CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through a CD/DVD audio cable.

S/PDIF Connector : SPDIF_OUT

The connector is used for S/PDIF output.

USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3/4

In addition to the four USB ports on the rear panel, this product also provides four 10-pin USB headers on its motherboard. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another eight USB ports on the front panel.

IDE Connector : PIDE

With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can connect to any IDE type of hard disk and CD/DVD ROM/RW drive.

Floppy Disk Drive Connector : FLOPPY

This motherboard includes a standard oppy disk drive

(FDD) connector, supporting 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB,

1.44MB, and 2.88MB FDDs.

PORT1_L

PORT1_R

PORT2_L

SENSE_SEND

SENSE1_RETURN

PRESENCE_J

EMPTY SENSE2_RETURN

AUD_GND

1 2

109

F_AUDIO

PORT2_R

SPDIF_OUT

+5V

EMPTY

SPDIF_OUT

GND

CD_IN

CD_L GND CD_R

GND

VCC

D+

D-

D+

GND

D-

VCC

EMPTY

F_USB 1/2/3/4

Chassis Intruder Connector : INTR

The connector can be connected to a security switch on the chassis. The system can detect the chassis intrusion through the function of this connector. If eventually the chassis is closed, the system will send a message out.

Fan Connectors :CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN

There are two main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in “PC Health Status” section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be automatically turned off after the system Enters

S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states.

INTR

GND

INTRUDERJ

SYS_FAN/CPU_FAN

GND POWER SENSE CONTROL

2-5 Jumpers

For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper setting.

Description of Jumpers

1. For any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identied by the bold silkscreen next to it.

However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as “1”.

2. The following table explains different types of the jumper settings. "Closed" means placing a jumper

cap on the two pins to temporarily short them. The shorting can also be done by touching two

pins by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. It can prevent

hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem.

Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS

The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to

factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modied.

The steps to clear CMOS data are :

1. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

2. Remove jumper cap from pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to short them. This will clear CMOS data.

3. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed.

4. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it on.

5. Go to BIOS Setup to congure new system as described

in next chapter.

Jumper Diagram Denition Description

1-2 Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed

2-3 Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed

Clear

Normal (Default)

CLR_CMOS

■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.

■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.

This chapter tells how to change system settings through

the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS

parameters are also provided.

You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases

occur :

1. An error message appears on the screen during the system

Power-On Self-Test (POST) process.

2. You want to change the default CMOS settings.

This chapter includes the following information :

■ Enter BIOS Setup

■ Main Menu

■ System Information

■ Fox Central Control Unit

■ Advanced BIOS Features

■ Advanced Chipset Features

■ Integrated Peripherals

■ Power Management Setup

■ PC Health Status

■ Load Optimized Defaults

■ Set Supervisor Password

■ Set User Password

■ Save & Exit Setup

■ Exit Without Saving

Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described

in this manual is for reference only. We do not guarantee the content of this

manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in

the future. Please visit our website for updated manual if it is available.

Enter BIOS Setup

The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer, when the message "Press <DEL> to enter Setup, <ESC> to boot menu" appears at the bottom of the screen, you can press <Del> key to enter Setup.

Main Menu

The main menu allows you to select from a list of setup functions together with two exit choices.

Use the arrow keys to select a specic item and press <Enter> to go to the sub-menu.

Each item in the main menu is explained below:

► System Information

It displays the basic system conguration, such as BIOS version, system date, time and oppy

drive. They all can be set up through this menu.

► Fox Central Control Unit

Some special proprietary features (such as overclocking) can be set up through this menu.

► Advanced BIOS Features

The advanced system features can be set up through this menu.

► Advanced Chipset Features

The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance

can be optimized.

► Integrated Peripherals

All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu. There are IDE devices, Super I/O

devices such as Serial I/O, Parallel port and other USB ports...etc.

We do not suggest that you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage which resulted from the change you made.

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► System Information ► PC Health Status

► Fox Central Control Unit Load Optimized Defaults

► Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password

► Advanced Chipset Features

Set User Password

► Integrated Peripherals Save & Exit Setup

► Power Management Setup Exit Without Saving

Esc : Quit ↑↓←→ : Select Item

F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

► System Information

► Power Management Setup

All the items related with Green function features can be set up through this menu.

► PC Health Status

This setup enables you to read/change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages

of your CPU/System.

► Load Optimized Defaults

The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu. However, it may offer

better performance in some ways (such as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may

cause problem if you have more memory or I/O cards installed. It means, if your system

loading is heavy, set to optimal default may sometimes come out an unstable system. What

you need now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to nd out the best setting

for your current system.

► Set Supervisor Password

The supervisor password can be set up through this menu.

► Set User Password

The user password can be set up through this menu.

► Save & Exit Setup

Save setting values to CMOS and exit.

► Exit Without Saving

Do not change anything and exit the setup.

When we talk about <+> and <-> keys in this manual, they are the single-keypad keys of the numeric keypad which is located at the right hand side of your desktop keyboard. They are not the combination keys made by pressing and holding down

<Shift> key rst, then press <+ => or <_-> key the next.

System Information

This submenu is used to set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, oppy drive

and so on. Use the arrow up/down keys to select an item, then use the <+> or <-> keys to change the setting.

► Date - <weekday><month><date><year> format

Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., automatically displayed by BIOS (Read Only).

Month—month from 1 to 12.

Date—date from 1st to 31st.

Year—year, set up by users.

Use <Enter>, <Tab> keys to select a eld. Use <+>, <->, <PageUp> or <PageDown> to select

a value.

► Time - <hour> : <minute> : <second> format

This item allows you to congure the desired time. Use <Enter>, <Tab> to move forward and

select a eld. Directly input a value or use <PageUp>, <PageDown>, <+> or <-> to select a

value.

► IDE Channel Master / Slave

These categories identify the hard disks connected to the PATA port in the system.

In each channel’s display, you can press [Enter] to go to its submenu. You can further

congure specic drive settings. [None] and [Auto] settings allow you to enable or disable this

drive. [None] means no HDD is installed or set, and [Auto] means the system can auto-detect

the hard disk when booting up. In Access Mode setting, selections of [CHS], [LBA], [Large] and

[Auto] can help you to select hard drive for legacy compatibility.

Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large.

Note: Set to [Auto] , the system can detect the hard disk and select the HDD mode

automatically. Suggest you select this option.

CHS For HDD <528MB

LBA For HDD >528MB & Supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing)

Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA

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System Information

Date (mm:dd:yy)

Fri, Feb 29 2008 Item Help

Time (hh:mm:ss) 17 : 44 : 13 Menu Level ►

► IDE Channel Master

[ Maxtor 6Y080L0]

► IDE Channel Slave

[ None ] Change the day, month,

► SATA Channel 1 Master

[ None ] year and century

► SATA Channel 2 Msater [ None ]

► SATA Channel 3 Master

[ None ]

► SATA Channel 4 Master

[ None ]

Drive A

[1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Halt On [All , But Keyboard] Model Name M78MX

BIOS Version D18

Memory 1024M

MAC Address 00 1C 25 3B CC AF AMD Phenom(tm) 9500 Quad-Core Processor

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► SATA Channel 1/2/3/4 Master

When SATA Operation Mode is set to [IDE], These items will appear. The relationships

between SATA channels and SATA ports on the motherboard are :

SATA Channel 1 Master is the SATA port 1 of the motherboard.

SATA Channel 2 Master is the SATA port 2.

SATA Channel 3 Master is the SATA port 3.

SATA Channel 4 Master is the SATA port 4.

► Drive A

This option allows you to select which kind of the Floppy Disk Drive is installed in your system.

It can be [None], [360KB, 5.25 in], [1.2MB, 5.25 in], [720KB, 3.5 in], [1.44MB, 3.5 in] and

[2.88 MB, 3.5in].

► Halt On

This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected during

powering up.

► Model Name

This item shows the marketing name.

► BIOS Version

This item shows the BIOS version.

► Memory

These are Display-Only information of the system memory, determined by POST(Power-On

Self-Test) of the BIOS.

► MAC Address

This item shows the MAC address.

► CPU Name

This item shows the CPU name installed in your system.

All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system will stop

and you will be prompted.

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors that may be

detected.

All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; but it will stop

for all other errors.

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a diskette error; but it will stop

for all other errors.

All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error, but it

will stop for all other errors.

Fox Central Control Unit

► Smart BIOS / Fox Intelligent Overclock / Memory Timing Setting / Voltage Options

Press [Enter] to get into each submenu.

► AMD K8 Cool&Quiet Control (Appears only when CPU supports)

This option helps lowering down the CPU frequency and voltage when system is idling.

When the CPU speed is slowing down, the temperature will drop as well. This option will be

displayed only if your CPU is supporting this feature.

► AMD Family 10h Down Core (Appears only when CPU supports)

At this moment, AMD family 10 series is equivalent to AM2+, and most CPU in this series are Quad Cores. This option enables shutting down portions of the circuits in core when not in load, it is a new feature of AM2+ CPU. [Auto] : Enable entire cores, [Single Core] : Enable 1 core, [Dual Core] : Enable 2 cores, [Tri Core] : Enable 3 cores,

[Quad Core] : Enable 4 cores.

This option will be displayed only if your CPU is supporting this feature.

► CPU Spread Spectrum

This option is used to enable or disable clock generator spread spectrum.If you enabled this

function, it can signicantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by the

system, so to comply with FCC regulation. But if overclocking is activated, you had better disable it.

► PCI Spread Spectrum

This option is used to enable or disable the PCI spread spectrum function.If you enabled this

function, it can signicantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by the

system, so to comply with FCC regulation.

► K8<->NB HT Speed

HT stands for HyperTransport bus. The CPU<->NB HT Speed option controls the physical

speed of the CPU to Northbridge HT link. The settings are [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [800

MHz] and [1 GHz].

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Fox Central Control Unit

► Smart BIOS [Press Enter] Item Help

► Fox Intelligent Overclock [Press Enter] ► Memory Timing Setting [Press Enter] Menu Level ► ► Voltage Options [Press Enter] AMD K8 Cool&Quiet Control [Auto] AMD Family 10h Down Core [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

PCI Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

K8<->NB HT Speed [Auto]

K8<->NB HT Width [Auto]

Super BIOS Protect [Disabled]

Auto Detect PCI CIK [Enabled]

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